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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 937.20 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 937.20 and 191.96 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 937.20 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/937.20 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 937.20 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 179,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,904.91/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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